I-196 EB over 36th ST
FairKent County, Michigan · In Grandville · Structure no. 000000000004838
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-196 EB over 36th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-196 EB over 36th ST in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 53 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,360 by 2037. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-196 EB over 36th ST built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is I-196 EB over 36th ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I-196 EB over 36th ST carry?
About 26,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-196 EB over 36th ST?
The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I-196 EB over 36th ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.